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Using a Compass
Same format as the Intro to Orienteering: 5:30 to 6 pm, outdoors, then test your new skills Bring a compass if you have one, or borrow one there Questions? Call Anne Billman 345-1749 or dnabillman@alaska.net
Far North Bicentennial Park-O
Traditional Meet: Red, Green, Orange, Yellow and White Courses Starts from 5PM to 7PM; you must be done by 9PM Meet director: Eric and Jill Follett
Intro to Orienteering
Instruction (outdoors) from 5:30 to 6 pm – then questions, register for a course, and go orienteering for 30-60 minutes Bring: good walking shoes, long pants, other clothes to keep you warm or cool and dry during instruction and orienteering, small pack or pockets for your valuables, bug dope, a whistle Optional gear: pepper spray, … Read more
Earthquake Park-O
Earthquake Park is perfect for orienteering! There are tons of little lakes, ridges, hills, trails, and other interesting features to navigate by. The brush is thin, and the mosquitoes have yet to hatch! Five courses have been set: white (1.1km with 10 controls), yellow (1.8km with 12 controls), orange (2.4km with 14 controls), green (3.1km … Read more
Mirror Lake-O
The conditions are superb for Wednesday evening’s meet starting from Mirror Lake Middle School. You can start between 5 and 7 but you must be done by 9PM. The ground is dry, the forest is open and runnable, and the leaves are just coming out so the visibility is especially good. AND the mosquitos are … Read more
Big-O
This is an Anchorage School District event for elementary school students during the day. There will be a 1 hour mass start event for the public on the same course at 6:30PM. Fees: $8 for adults; Kids under 18 are free thanks to the generous support of Healthy Futures Meet Director: ASD and Art Harmon, 333-2422
Joyce’s APU Score-O
The Sprint O start will be held across the road from Mosley parking lot. It’s a mass start at 6:30. A white course will also be offered, starting at 6:00. All participants shall be back by 8:00. Terrain is nice, dry and open! Beginner training will be held at same location starting at 5:30! Come, … Read more
Intro to Orienteering
Instruction (outdoors) from 5:30 to 6 pm – then questions, register for a course, and go orienteering for 30-60 minutes Bring: good walking shoes, long pants, other clothes to keep you warm or cool and dry during instruction and orienteering, small pack or pockets for your valuables, bug dope, a whistle Optional gear: pepper spray, … Read more
Meet Director Training
Dear Committed and Prospective Meet Directors, PLEASE attend our annual meet director training – it is important. When: Wednesday, April 22, 2015; 6 to 8:30 pm Where: Billman home – 9700 Prospect Drive, Anchorage Special enticement: Dinner (pizza) and beverages!! Invite others!! The topics that we will or may cover are listed below. RSVP to … Read more